Dec 25, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James (9) before the game against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

How Much Money Are The Lakers Paying Bronny James This Season?

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Apr 4, 2025 7:48 PM ET

Bronny James is in the middle of his rookie season with the Los Angeles Lakers.

He is currently averaging 2.3 points per contest while shooting 32.7% from the field and 25.0% from the three-point range in 23 games.

The 20-year-old was the 55th pick in the 2024 NBA Draft after one season at USC.

Over the offseason, the Lakers signed Bronny to four-year contract (with three seasons guaranteed).

Via ESPN's Shams Charania (on July 3): "Bronny James has signed his rookie contract with the Lakers, per sources: Four years and $7.9 million. Team option in fourth season."

Bronny James has signed his rookie contract with the Lakers, per sources: Four years and $7.9 million. Team option in fourth season. https://t.co/NcgV8tgpnW
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 3, 2024

According to Spotrac, Bronny will be paid just under $1.2 million by the Lakers this season.

He will then be paid $1.96 million in 2026 and $2.3 million in 2027.

The Lakers will have to decide on his 2028 salary (which would be $2.5 million).

The Lakers fans are begging for Bronny to score pic.twitter.com/iLsSI5ko1X
— Lakers All Day Everyday (@LADEig) January 24, 2025

In addition to his time in the NBA, Bronny has also played in the G League for South Bay.

He finished the regular season with averages of 21.9 points, 5.3 rebounds, 5.3 assists and 1.9 steals per contest while shooting 44.3% from the field and 38.0% from the three-point range in 11 games.

Bronny James G-League CAREER HIGH

• 39 PTS
• 14/21 FG
• 4 3PT

(via @SouthBayLakers) pic.twitter.com/LKP8MzHHMY
— House of Highlights (@HoHighlights) March 25, 2025

As for the Lakers, they are currently the fourth seed in the Western Conference with a 46-30 record in 76 games.

They will host the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday night at Crypto.com Arena.

Bronny is listed as questionable.

Via Trevor Lane of Lakers Nation: "Lakers say Bronny James Jr. (illness) is QUESTIONABLE for tonight’s game vs. New Orleans."